There hasn’t actually been a 0-0 draw between PNE and the Bees at Deepdale in 28 league encounters, with four or more goals scored in more than 50 per cent of the games played!

Thomas Frank’s side, full of quality players picked up from across the globe, had a fantastic 3-0 home win over Derby County last time out and will arrive in PR1 full of confidence.

For PNE boss Alex Neil is only likely to have the squad from the trip Nottingham Forest available to him, with a number of players still absent, despite the break.

Last season’s clash between the two teams was one of the games of the season at Deepdale, with North End eventually running out 4-3 winners, having had a blistering start to the game; the manager will be looking for more of the same this weekend.

The One And Only Issue Five: Saturday’s matchday programme sees the in-form Daniel Johnson on the cover, with the August player of the month nominee featured as the main interviewee as well. Click here for details.

Team News: The international break has not eased manager Alex Neil’s selection concerns, as he expects to again be without a number of players for the visit of Thomas Frank’s Brentford. Click here for details of the options.

Alex Neil Prepares His Side For ‘Dangerous’ Brentford: Preston North End manager Alex Neil is expecting a difficult task when his side face Thomas Frank’s Brentford at Deepdale on Saturday. Click here for the manager’s full interview.

Alan Browne On Debut Ireland Goal, Brentford And Home Form: Preston North End’s Irish international midfielder Alan Browne has had a memorable week, scoring his first international goal, but is now back in situ at Springfields, ready to prepare for the visit of Brentford to Deepdale. Click here for more from Alan.

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